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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
North Ridge View is a senior residential care home that is located in the small city of Kenyon, MN and in Goodhue county. Kenyon was originally named in honor of Kenyon College and is situated on the Northern Fork of the Zumbro River. The group home setting itself backs up to the large river and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We are happy with mom's living situation. It's good to know she is happy, safe & well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in Albert Lea, MN

The average cost of senior living in Albert Lea is $3,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,561 per month.

Assisted living costs in Albert Lea, MN, vs. nearby cities

Albert Lea, MN
$3,774/mo
$3,809/mo

Assisted living costs in Albert Lea, MN, vs. state and national averages

Albert Lea, MN
$3,774/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Albert Lea, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,774/mo
$3,762/mo

Assisted living costs in Albert Lea, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,328/mo
Studio
$3,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,716/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,126/mo

Senior living costs in Albert Lea vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Albert Lea, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbert Lea, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,774/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,762/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,245/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Albert Lea, MN:$3,774/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Albert Lea, MN:$3,762/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Albert Lea, MN:$3,245/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Albert Lea, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Albert Lea and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Albert Lea, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Albert Lea have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Albert Lea, MN$5,299/mo$4,507/mo+17.6%
Minnesota$4,914/mo$4,996/mo-1.6%
National$4,875/mo$4,585/mo+6.3%
Albert Lea, MN
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$4,507/mo
Percent change:+17.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,914/mo
2023 average cost:$4,996/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,585/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Albert Lea, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Albert Lea.

What families are saying about assisted living in Albert Lea

Recent reviews for assisted living in Albert Lea

New Perspective Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Albert Lea review score based on 99 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 87 Albert Lea assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Albert Lea review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Albert Lea review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Albert Lea, MN87 facilities
7.2
Hayward, MN109 facilities
7.5
Manchester, MN109 facilities

Review subcategories for Albert Lea assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 99 reviews of 87 Albert Lea assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Albert Lea resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Albert Lea, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Albert Lea assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albert Lea assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albert Lea, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Albert Lea assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Albert Lea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Albert Lea assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Albert Lea Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albert Lea assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albert Lea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Albert Lea assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albert Lea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albert Lea assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Albert Lea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Albert Lea

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Albert Lea protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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